President Donald J. Trump Announces Fourth Wave of United States Marshal Nominees
Issued on: February 15, 2018
Today President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate a fourth wave of United States Marshal nominees. The United States Marshal performs essential functions of protecting the Federal judiciary by apprehending fugitives, transporting prisoners, and protecting witnesses. These candidates share the President’s vision for “Making America Safe Again.” Accordingly, the President today announced his intent to nominate these individuals to serve their respective jurisdictions:
If confirmed, John Cary Bittick of Georgia will serve as the United States Marshal for the Middle District of Georgia. Mr. Bittick is currently the sheriff of Monroe County, Georgia, a position he has held for 35 years. He began his law enforcement career with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in 1972, serving as a radio operator and deputy before being elected sheriff in 1983. Additionally, Mr. Bittick served as president of the Georgia Sheriff’s Association from 1999 to 2000 and president of the National Sheriff’s Association from 2001 to 2002. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from Mercer University and is a graduate of the 130th Session of the FBI National Academy.
If confirmed, Steven L. Gladden will serve as the United Stated Marshal for the Middle District of North Carolina. Mr. Gladden is currently the Economic Crimes Advisor (Intermittent) in the Office of Technical Assistance at the United States Department of the Treasury. Prior to that position, Mr. Gladden served for 26 years with the United States Marshals Service, holding several leadership roles, including Assistant Chief Inspector in the Asset Forfeiture Division, International Training Unit. Mr. Gladden earned his B.A. from the Carolina School of Broadcasting.
If confirmed, David L. Lyons of Georgia will serve as the United States Marshal for the Southern District of Georgia. Mr. Lyons recently retired as Chief of Police for the Garden City, Georgia Police Department, a position he held for more than 15 years. Prior to joining the Garden City Police Department, Mr. Lyons served as Chief of Police in Zebulon, Georgia from 2000 to 2002, Deputy Director of the Lamar County Emergency Management Agency from 1997 to 2000, and Chief of Police in Woodstock, Georgia from 1997 to 1999. Mr. Lyons also served as a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army for 17 years and was enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1967. He holds a Juris Doctor from the Woodrow Wilson College of Law, a Master of Arts in Business Management from Central Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
If confirmed, Rodney D. Ostermiller of Montana will serve as the United States Marshal for the District of Montana. Mr. Ostermiller currently serves as the Acting U.S. Marshal for the District of Montana. He began his law enforcement career with the United States Marshals Service in 1991 as a Special Deputy U.S. Marshal in the District of Montana. Mr. Ostermiller went on to serve as a Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal in the Northern District of Iowa before returning to the District of Montana in 2002. Mr. Ostermiller was promoted to Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal for the District in 2004, and he served in that capacity for almost 14 years before assuming the role of Acting U.S. Marshal. Mr. Ostermiller holds a Bachelor of Science in social & criminal justice from Montana State University, an Executive Master of Public Administration from Golden Gate University, and a Master of Business Administration from Champlain College.
Statement by President Trump on the Shooting in Parkland, Florida
Issued on: February 15, 2018
Diplomatic Room
11:22 A.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, today I speak to a nation in grief. Yesterday, a school filled with innocent children and caring teachers became the scene of terrible violence, hatred, and evil.
Around 2:30 yesterday afternoon, police responded to reports of gunfire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida — a great and safe community. There, a shooter, who is now in custody, opened fire on defenseless students and teachers. He murdered 17 people and badly wounded at least 14 others.
Our entire nation, with one heavy heart, is praying for the victims and their families. To every parent, teacher, and child who is hurting so badly, we are here for you — whatever you need, whatever we can do, to ease your pain. We are all joined together as one American family, and your suffering is our burden also.
No child, no teacher, should ever be in danger in an American school. No parent should ever have to fear for their sons and daughters when they kiss them goodbye in the morning.
Each person who was stolen from us yesterday had a full life ahead of them — a life filled with wondrous beauty and unlimited potential and promise. Each one had dreams to pursue, love to give, and talents to share with the world. And each one had a family to whom they meant everything in the world.
Today, we mourn for all of those who lost their lives. We comfort the grieving and the wounded. And we hurt for the entire community of Parkland, Florida that is now in shock, in pain, and searching for answers.
To law enforcement, first responders, and teachers who responded so bravely in the face of danger: We thank you for your courage. Soon after the shooting, I spoke with Governor Scott to convey our deepest sympathies to the people of Florida and our determination to assist in any way that we can. I also spoke with Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel.
I’m making plans to visit Parkland to meet with families and local officials, and to continue coordinating the federal response.
In these moments of heartache and darkness, we hold on to God’s word in scripture: “I have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will heal you.”
We trust in that promise, and we hold fast to our fellow Americans in their time of sorrow.
I want to speak now directly to America’s children, especially those who feel lost, alone, confused or even scared: I want you to know that you are never alone and you never will be. You have people who care about you, who love you, and who will do anything at all to protect you. If you need help, turn to a teacher, a family member, a local police officer, or a faith leader. Answer hate with love; answer cruelty with kindness.
We must also work together to create a culture in our country that embraces the dignity of life, that creates deep and meaningful human connections, and that turns classmates and colleagues into friends and neighbors.
Our administration is working closely with local authorities to investigate the shooting and learn everything we can. We are committed to working with state and local leaders to help secure our schools, and tackle the difficult issue of mental health.
Later this month, I will be meeting with the nation’s governors and attorney generals, where making our schools and our children safer will be our top priority. It is not enough to simply take actions that make us feel like we are making a difference. We must actually make that difference.
In times of tragedy, the bonds that sustain us are those of family, faith, community, and country. These bonds are stronger than the forces of hatred and evil, and these bonds grow even stronger in the hours of our greatest need.
And so always, but especially today, let us hold our loved ones close, let us pray for healing and for peace, and let us come together as one nation to wipe away the tears and strive for a much better tomorrow.
Thank you. And God Bless you all. Thank you very much.
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11:28 A.M. EST
President Donald J. Trump Signs H.R. 4708 and S. 534 into Law
Issued on: February 14, 2018
On Wednesday, February 14, 2018, the President signed into law:
H.R. 4708, the “Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act,” which permanently authorizes the Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign program to issue Department-wide guidance and develop training programs to address human trafficking; and
S. 534, the “Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017,” which requires adults authorized to interact with certain minors and amateur athletes to report evidence of child abuse.
President Donald J. Trump Is Expanding Entrepreneurial Opportunity in Underserved Communities
Issued on: February 14, 2018s
America is about getting ahead, about finding the best in ourselves and in each other.
President Donald J. Trump
ENTREPRENEURSHIP DRIVES THE AMERICAN ECONOMY: President Donald J. Trump knows that entrepreneurship is the economic backbone of communities across America.
Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over half a million new small businesses are launched each year in the United States, representing nearly 1.4 million new jobs each year.
The nearly 30 million small businesses in the United States employ over 57 million American workers, while driving nearly half the of our national GDP.
Under the Trump Administration, small business owners are demonstrating the highest levels of optimism in over a decade according to Wells Fargo.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is benefitting new and prospective small business owners across the board, lessening the tax burden on both business owners and employees alike.
Before the repeal of the death tax, nearly 20 percent of family business owners reported that planning for the tax’s impacts affected their ability to create jobs.
Sole proprietorships, S corporations, and partnerships have all experienced decreases in their top marginal tax rates, benefitting millions of small business owners.
For the next five years, American businesses can write off the costs of newly purchased heavy equipment and other investments in their business.
Despite the importance of entrepreneurship, the United States economy experienced a net decline in the total number of American firms between 2007 and 2014.
The Great Recession had a severely negative impact on new business formation, with the startup rate falling beneath the closure rate in 2009—the first time on record.
Many distressed communities have been economically hamstrung by business closures, a lack of access to capital, and poor support for entrepreneurship.
Stagnating and decreasing new business creation in low-income areas often compounds negative consequences for labor force development and wage growth.
The Opportunity Zones Program focuses on distressed, low-income census tracks for targeted economic investments.
A NEW PATH TO REVITALIZATION: Opportunity Zones represent a systematic approach to economic development in underserved communities.
The bipartisan Opportunity Zones Program was officially enacted as part of President Trump’s comprehensive tax reform plan via the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Opportunity Zones are census tracks designated as eligible to receive private investments through Opportunity Funds.
Opportunity Funds are Treasury-certified private investment vehicles that aggregate and deploy private capital into Opportunity Zones.
Opportunity Zones exist to fund new and small businesses, develop blighted properties, invest in key local infrastructure projects, finance facility construction or refurbishment, and a number of other activities intended to revitalize and enhance local economic ecosystems.
Based on the 2011-2015 American Community Survey, over 41,000 census tracts are eligible for designation as Qualified Opportunity Zones.
Over 52 million low-income Americans reside in distressed communities that may benefit from the investment brought by Opportunity Zones.
BRINGING PUBLIC POLICY AND PRIVATE ENTERPRISE TOGETHER: The Opportunity Zones program utilizes sensible policymaking to incentivize private sector investment into our communities.
United States investors hold an estimated $2.3 trillion in underutilized capital gains from stocks and mutual funds alone.
Opportunity Funds allow investors to roll these passive holdings of accumulated capital gains into distressed communities, by pooling capital and risk with other like-minded investors in a simplified, frictionless manner.
Certain investments in Opportunity Zones will no longer be subject to capital gains, in order to best incentivize long-term investor commitment.
Opportunity Zones will help attract otherwise wary investors to America’s most underserved communities; new investment will flow into blighted developments, stalled infrastructure projects, and other desperately needed economic enhancements, driving improvements that will help turn dreams to reality.
The Trump Administration stands ready to work with Federal, State, and local officials to best implement Opportunity Zones in the communities that need them the most.
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